Extra Care Assistant

Halescare; Basildon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Pay

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend bonus

Rewards & recognition

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Cycle salary sacrifice

Pension & insurance

Free uniform & PPE

Well-being programme

Health & financial well-being support

Job summary

Hales Homecare is seeking Extra Care Assistants to join our Basildon team. You will provide on-site support in an extra care setting, with varied hours (7am-2pm, 2pm-10pm) and alternating weekends. No experience required as comprehensive training is provided by our Internal Training Team.

We offer benefits including early pay, Blue Light Card discounts, refer-a-friend bonuses, and a wellbeing program. This role focuses on personal care, companionship, and helping clients live safely at home.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full paid training provided.
• DBS check and references required upon successful application.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting).
• Supporting with medication administration as needed.
• Preparing nutritious meals and helping with shopping.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.

Job description

Looking for a role that makes a real difference?Whether you're a student, returning to work, changing careers, or have experience caring for a loved one, a career in care could be the perfect next step. Join our team today! No experience is required as full paid training is provided by our dedicated Internal Training Team. We are looking for Extra Care Assistants to join our established team providing on-site support within an extra care setting in Basildon.

Hours available

• 7am - 2pm
• 2pm - 10pm
• Alternating weekends

Working as an Extra Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer duties will include

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting)
• Supporting with medication
• Preparing nutritious meals
• Helping with shopping and light household tasks
• Providing companionship and emotional support

What We Offer – More Than Just Care

• Early Pay access with Hastee
• FREE Blue Light Card for exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
• Refer a Friend bonus up to £517
• Reward and Recognition schemes – Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Group Annual Awards
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Pension scheme & subsidised insurance
• Free uniform & PPE
• Comprehensive Well-being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well-being app
• Health and Financial Well-being Support

Training & Career Development

• Paid, comprehensive training
• Ongoing coaching and support
• Funded qualifications & apprenticeships
• Clear progression routes – many of our Care Assistants advance to Senior Carer, Team Leader or Management roles

Start your career in care. Apply today and find out why at Hales Homecare, it's more than just care, it's a career.

About Us

Since 1999, Hales Homecare has been committed to delivering technology-enabled, person-centred care to vulnerable people in the community. We value our staff and provide the tools and support needed for success.

Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.